Fruit in August
Are watermelons in season in August?
YesAt their best in August.
August is month 3 of a 4-month season. Supply is at its highest, which usually means the best flavor and price.
Watermelons are in season June through September in the United States, and at their best in July and August.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- JunIn
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepIn
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Buying watermelons in August
- How to pick
- Heavy, with a creamy yellow patch where it sat on the ground and a hollow sound when tapped.
- Ripening at home
- Does not ripen after picking, so choose carefully.
- How to store
- Whole on the counter for a week. Cut pieces keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- Try this
- Cube with feta, mint and a squeeze of lime.
Goes well with, in season in August
Also at their best in August
Watermelons in other months
Everything about watermelons, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.